BGV HEALTH NEWS

Here you will find updates on any health concerns that are being investigated by the BGV Club, any that may come to light, where the committee has decided that the numbers drawn to their attention warrant further investigation.

Thankfully the Breed Health Survey undertaken in 2016 shows that, apart from the known penetration of POAG in PBGVs, there is currently no development of other major health problems in our breeds.

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Hot Spots

GENERAL HEALTH PROBLEMS

GENERAL HEALTH PROBLEMS

GENERAL HEALTH PROBLEMS

GENERAL HEALTH PROBLEMS

GENERAL HEALTH PROBLEMS

​What are Hot Spots?

Like a moist dermatitis, hot spots can be a problem in warmer weather. An area of skin becomes inflamed and infected appearing as a moist, oozing, reddened area that is painful and very itchy for your dog. Any licking, chewing or scratching the area worsens the condition dramatically.